South Australian Food And Wine Guide : 2017 South Australian Food and Wine Guide

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LIMESTONE COAST
for names such as Pavy Wines, Smith & Hooper and Malone Wines at
your nearest bottle shop or when ordering from a wine menu.
Redden Bridge Wines, between Naracoorte and Coonawarra, has
an excellent cellar door where you can sample its organic wines,
including Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Apart from wine, its most famous export is Wagyu beef, raised on
Mayura Station located just outside of Millicent. Mayura station has one
of Australia’s finest herds of premium Wagyu beef and this premium
product can be enjoyed onsite at its award-winning restaurant.
The Limestone Coast offers plenty of dining options – from informal
cafés, including Metro Bakery and Café and Presto Eatery, and
country pubs to upmarket restaurants.
Mount Gambier, the regional centre, has a good range of cheerful
Asian eateries, steakhouses and old school pubs. At Soul Projects
you can taste a locavorian menu, which features native plants
and fungi foraged from the coast and forests, while The Barn
Steakhouse specialises in premium, aged beef from the region.
The popular fishing and holiday town of Robe is another culinary
hot spot. If you have a craving for Southern Rock lobster, the
season runs from October to May. Pre-book your lobster meal
at Sails Restaurant to guarantee availability and for locally
sourced and foraged produce, visit Gather Food and Wine. Coffee
aficionados should visit Mahalia Coffee, which roasts its own coffee
beans onsite. For a hearty breakfast, head to Adventurous Spoon
or No.4, opposite the Caledonian Inn, an English-style pub dating
back to 1858 offering contemporary Australian fare and some
charming accommodation. Keep an eye out for the retro food van,
459 Limestone Coast Road, Mount Benson
Ph: (08) 8768 5053
www.capejaffawines.com.au
CAPE JAFFA WINES
Anna and Derek Hooper believe that wine tasting should be fun and have
designed a less formal experience which encourages visitors to relax and linger
while sampling their innovative range of wines. A selection of grazing plates are
available to complement tastings and the Cape Jaffa Wines cellar door team
might even share some of the secrets behind the wines. The Cellar Door and
Tasting Bar is built from paddock rock and timbers from of an old woolshed.
Visitors can enjoy the views over the vineyards or the underground barrel hall
excavated to provide the barrels with a cool place to rest and work their magic.
So, if you’re lucky enough to be passing through the Limestone Coast enjoying
the pristine coastline, ancient megafauna or delectable local produce, take a
moment and drop into Cape Jaffa Wines – there’s wine trapped in bottles that
you can set free!
Cellar Door and Tasting Bar open year round 11am–4pm (10am–5pm during
holiday periods).
Coastal Kiosk on Long Beach serving fresh crayfish rolls, grilled
fish burgers and pulled pork rolls.
At Naracoorte hungry travellers can pick up freshly baked sourdough
bread plus chocolates, fresh fruit and vegetables, cured meats,
preserves and free-range meats. The Veg Shed in the main street
stocks locally sourced apples, cheeses, honey, toffee, almonds,
mettwurst, olive oils, preserves, sauces and seasonings. Dining
options in Naracoorte include the Highlander Restaurant and
Maddies Café. There's also a licensed café at the Naracoorte Caves if
you want to explore the region’s ancient geological sites.
For more information on eating and drinking on the Limestone
Coast, visit www.southaustralia.com